The kilowatt
The kilowatt (kW) equals exactly 1,000 watts. It is the unit on EV motor ratings, household solar arrays, and most modern automotive horsepower equivalents outside the US.
Kilowatts to Watts Converter
1 kW = 1000 W
1 kilowatt equals 1000 watts. To convert kilowatts to watts, multiply the kilowatt value by 1000. For quick reference: 1 kW = 1000 W, 5 kW = 5000 W, 10 kW = 10000 W, 100 kW = 100000 W.
Formula
Watts = Kilowatts × 1000Quick
How to convert kilowatts to watts
Take your value
Start with your value in kilowatts.
Multiply by 1000
Multiply the kilowatt value by 1000. This is the exact conversion factor from kilowatts to watts.
Read the result
The product is your value in watts. For example, 5 kW × 1000 = 5000 W.
Conversion formula
The exact factor from kilowatts to watts is 1000.
Watts = Kilowatts × 1000
Kilowatts to Watts conversion table
Fifty common reference values, hand-picked for skim utility. Use the calculator above for any value not listed.
| Kilowatts (kW) | Watts (W) |
|---|---|
| 0.1 kW | 100 W |
| 0.5 kW | 500 W |
| 1 kW | 1000 W |
| 2 kW | 2000 W |
| 5 kW | 5000 W |
| 8 kW | 8000 W |
| 10 kW | 10000 W |
| 15 kW | 15000 W |
| 20 kW | 20000 W |
| 25 kW | 25000 W |
| 30 kW | 30000 W |
| 40 kW | 40000 W |
| 50 kW | 50000 W |
| 60 kW | 60000 W |
| 75 kW | 75000 W |
| 100 kW | 100000 W |
| 125 kW | 125000 W |
| 150 kW | 150000 W |
| 200 kW | 200000 W |
| 250 kW | 250000 W |
| 300 kW | 300000 W |
| 400 kW | 400000 W |
| 500 kW | 500000 W |
| 600 kW | 600000 W |
| 750 kW | 750000 W |
| 800 kW | 800000 W |
| 1000 kW | 1000000 W |
| 1200 kW | 1200000 W |
| 1500 kW | 1500000 W |
| 1800 kW | 1800000 W |
| 2000 kW | 2000000 W |
| 2500 kW | 2500000 W |
| 3000 kW | 3000000 W |
| 5000 kW | 5000000 W |
| 7500 kW | 7500000 W |
| 10000 kW | 10000000 W |
| 15000 kW | 15000000 W |
| 20000 kW | 20000000 W |
| 25000 kW | 25000000 W |
| 50000 kW | 50000000 W |
| 75000 kW | 75000000 W |
| 100000 kW | 100000000 W |
| 200000 kW | 200000000 W |
| 500000 kW | 500000000 W |
| 1000000 kW | 1000000000 W |
| 2000000 kW | 2000000000 W |
| 5000000 kW | 5000000000 W |
| 10000000 kW | 10000000000 W |
| 100000000 kW | 100000000000 W |
| 1000000000 kW | 1000000000000 W |
Real-world reference
A modern compact EV motor is around 150 kW. A typical home solar array is 5–10 kW. In watts, that gives you: 1 kW = 1000 W, 10 kW = 10000 W, 100 kW = 100000 W.
Frequently asked questions
- How many watts are in 1 kilowatt?
- 1 kilowatt equals 1000 watts.
- How do I convert kilowatts to watts?
- Multiply the kilowatt value by 1000. So x kW × 1000 = the equivalent in W.
- What is 5 kilowatts in watts?
- 5 kilowatts equals 5000 watts.
- What is 10 kilowatts in watts?
- 10 kilowatts equals 10000 watts.
- What is 100 kilowatts in watts?
- 100 kilowatts equals 100000 watts.
- How do I convert back from watts to kilowatts?
- Multiply the watt value by 0.001. For example, 1 W = 0.001 kW.
- Is the kilowatt bigger than the watt?
- Yes. 1 kilowatt is larger than 1 watt — specifically 1000 times larger.
- Are these conversion factors exact?
- Yes. The factor of 1000 is derived directly from the SI definitions of kilowatt and watt.
About the kilowatt and the watt
The watt
The watt (W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one joule per second. It is the standard unit for the rated power of every electrical device and every modern engine specification outside automotive marketing.